The harassed idol online, fans called to leave them alone

On July 15, Jungkook de BTS surprised his fans by launching a new personal Instagram account, @Mnijungkook. In addition, During a live on Weverse, he explained that this nickname meant “My name is jungkook”.

Despite this explanation, some Internet users saw in “MNI” a possible reference to the real name of Winter d’Aespa, Minjeong. Nevertheless, This interpretation has rekindled the rumors of a relationship between the two idols.

Previously, in early July, several Internet users had already imagined a link between Jungkook and Winter, based on similar accessories or common sports habits. Consequently, These “evidence” had then aroused a lot of debate. Consequently, even if the majority of the Korean fans and media had deemed them unfounded.

After the creation of the new Instagram account. Additionally, Consequently, all BTS members began to follow it, which is unusual, because they generally only follow their own accounts. Furthermore, This detail has strengthened suspicion in some fans.

In addition, the fact that the account was first created under the name @imjungkook, close to the pseudo of Winter (@imwinter), added to the confusion.

Despite everything, Jungkook clearly explained during his live that “Mnijungkook” harassed idol online, fans called simply meant “My name is jungkook” and that we should not look for other meanings. However, this clarification did not stop rumors, which continued to circulate on social networks.

This situation led to a wave of hateful messages under Winter’s Instagram publications. often accompanied by direct accusations of romantic relationship with Jungkook. Some very virulent comments said:

• “Are you not ashamed to go out with @Mnijungkook?” Are you not ashamed to frequent this plastic girl? »»
• “Jungkook went to the Aespa concert for Winter. »»
• “Jungkook is a shame. Moreover, »»
• “Stop going out together. »»

Faced with this rise in hatred, several fans defended the two idols. They recalled the true sense of Jungkook’s pseudo and denounced false rumors. They also called to respect the privacy of artists and not to draw hasty conclusions. Fans have published many positive messages on X to counter hatred. Among them, we find:

• “Leave Jungkook and Winter quiet, damn it. »»
• “I hope Minjeong does not see all these disgusting comments. I hope she is happy, that she eats her favorite snacks and that she is fine. »»
• “You have launched the rumor, and now you want Winter and Jungkook?” »»
• “Where does this story of Winter and Jungkook come from?” »»
• ” I harassed idol online, fans called don’t understand. Why so much hatred for ‘MNI’ in the pseudo Instagram of Jungkook? And some say it is a code for Minjeong? The letters are not even in the right order… ”
• “He creates an Instagram account and she receives hatred?” Where is logic? »»
• “Mysmus, please, put positive comments under Winter’s posts!” »»
• “Please post positive comments under Winter’s latest publication. Do not interact with hate messages. »»
• ” Everyone ! Leave good comments under Winter’s latest publication. »»

This affair shows how observed and sometimes misinterpreted the slightest gestures of idols are observed and sometimes misinterpreted. A simple choice of pseudo was enough to trigger a major controversy, with consequences on the privacy of artists. For the moment, no official evidence has confirmed a relationship between Jungkook and Winter.

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